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Shawnee Heights school bus rear-ended Thursday on US-40 highway
TECUMSEH, Kan. (WIBW) - A Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 school bus was rear-ended as it stopped to pick up students early Thursday on US-40 highway east of Topeka, officials said. No injuries were reported in the incident, said Tiffanie Kinsch, spokeswoman for Shawnee Heights USD 450. The crash...
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ESU Campus Master Plan approved by KBOR
Emporia State’s finalized Campus Master Plan was approved by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) last month, showcasing changes that the university hopes to make to its campus. These changes include an addition to King Hall, an outdoor amphitheater to replace Roosevelt Hall, the removal of Science Hall and Cremer Hall, subsequent construction of a new, a redesign of the Memorial Union and the designation of two new plazas.
KVOE
FHTC Power Plant student named Chime Workforce Scholar
A Flint Hills Technical College Student has been recognized at the national and international level for his dedication and excellence in the classroom. FHTC announced Wednesday that power plant technology student Nicholas Sweeter was named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar, receiving a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses. Speaking of Sweeter’s accomplishment, Power Plant instructor Alex Partridge stated in the aforementioned news release, “Nick demonstrates an effort and maturity not often seen. He has experience operating various types of machines and equipment across different types of industries.”
Concordia Blade-Empire
CHS Football falls 52-8 to #9 Chapman
CHAPMAN — Traveling to Chapman for the second road NCKL matchup of the year, the Concordia High School football team dropped their fourth straight game with a 52-8 loss to the Irish. Chapman wasted no time at all establishing the run, but the Panthers forced a fumble to end...
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Topeka Public Schools preschoolers gear up for winter
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Public Schools and Advisors Excel partnered up to provide preschoolers with warm clothing ahead of the winter months. Each year, TPS and Advisor’s Excel host an event for Sheldon Head Start and Pine Ridge Prep preschoolers to shop for new coats and shoes. Leaders...
Abilene Reflector-Chronicle
Chapman crushes Concordia 52-8 on homecoming
CHAPMAN – After being held scoreless through the first 12 minutes of the game, the Chapman Fighting Irish put up 44 unanswered points in the next two quarters to take a commanding lead over NCKL for Concordia. The 4-1 Irish went on to win 52-8 over the Panthers. Senior...
westernkansasnews.com
School To Participate In Body Venture Exhibit
An innovative way to learn about the importance of good nutrition and physical fitness is coming to Gertrude Walker Elementary School on Wednesday, October 7th. Students from Gertrude Walker Elementary School and Jennie Barker Elementary School will have the opportunity to explore the human body through a Body Venture exhibit. The venture will take place from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. and again from 12:20 to 2:00 p.m.
Wichita Eagle
Fact Check: Where State BOE District 7 candidates stand on parents’ rights
Earlier this election season, candidates for State Board of Education District 7 were asked their thoughts on lawmakers’ discussions centered around providing parents more oversight and control on what their children are taught in public schools. The district covers central and south-central Kansas and includes Hutchinson, Great Bend, Newton,...
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Our September Crystal Apple Award Winner — Janeal Lischke
Janeal Lischke is the Principal at Heritage Christian School and is the July Crystal Apple Winner!. As the Principal for HCS, Mrs. Lischke deserves the Crystal Apple award for her dedication to the school and the selflessness she shows by putting the school’s needs above her own. Mrs. Lischke addresses families’ and students’ questions and needs promptly and with a kind heart. She works long hours to make sure the children are getting the best education and school experience they can. Mrs. Lischke does all of this without expecting praise or thanks. A thank you to Mrs. Lischke is not enough for all the time and energy she puts into the school, the students, and the students’ futures.
Kansas State Collegian
Duo handles whatever campus throws their way
Danielle Salcedo and Jacob Boggs are the custodial maintenance repair technician duo who make sure K-State students have a clean and safe environment before they show up to class. Custodians typically work from the hours of 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with an on-call phone rotating between supervisors capable of dealing with emergencies at any time of day.
Kansas State Collegian
College of Arts and Sciences to undergo ‘new organizational structure’ process
The College of Arts and Sciences presented plans to reorganize departments and potentially form new schools within the college at a town hall meeting on Oct. 1. These plans had already been set into motion at the time of being presented to faculty members. According to the meeting presentation, the...
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Jai Wallace future of WRHS football
After last week’s hard week with QB injuries, senior Gavin Vantuyl and senior Gabriel Taylor went down with injuries. As a result, it was sophomore QB Jay Walaces turn. Last week was Jay’s first week against Topeka High. This was a big game because we had a long win streak against them.
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MHS football looks to reclaim the Silver Trophy at Junction City
It’s that time of the season. Disregard the numbers, forget what you think you know about either squad, because it’s time for Manhattan High football to meet rival Junction City with the Silver Trophy on the line. “It’s always a big game,” Manhattan coach Joe Schartz said. “Throw...
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Junior Blues dominate topeka high homecoming game
Washburn Rural faced Topeka High last Friday in a matchup between two Topeka-area football teams. Washburn Rural controlled the game and defeated Topeka High 34–7, limiting the Trojans to one touchdown. The Junior Blues’ strong performance helped them improve to 2–2 on the season, while Topeka High fell to 1–3.
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KBOR: K-State among state colleges trending up in headcount while 2-year institutions dip
While college enrollment trended down slightly this fall across Kansas, most state universities — including K-State — saw modest jumps in headcount. Between its Manhattan, Salina and Olathe campuses, Kansas State University boasts 21,283 students, according to preliminary reports released Wednesday by the Kansas Board of Regents. That’s a growth of 70 students over last year’s numbers, and the highest fall headcount since 2019.
KSNT News
September Teacher of the Month: Meredith Casey
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local middle school teacher is getting recognized for going above and beyond to help students develop their passion for music. Meredith Casey, the September Teacher of the Month honoree, teaches at Washburn Rural Middle School. Casey starts her day rehearsing with the marching band at Washburn Rural High. Then she heads […]
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KPZ Week 5 GOTW preview: Emporia vs. Washburn Rural
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Road trips in high school football are rarely easy, especially when they cap off a full week of classes with a two-hour round-trip bus ride. That is the challenge facing the Emporia High School football team on Friday as the Spartans travel to Topeka to face Washburn Rural in our Green Pest Solutions Game of the Week.
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Mediation Fails in USD 475, Teachers Contract Discussions
No deal: the bottom line for USD 475 and the Junction City Education Association after mediation this week. That means the district and its teachers remain at an impasse, with an independent review of each side's proposals and other factors to be taken up. JCEA's leadership says it offered changes...